How to Get Rid of Rats
Ricky the Rat’s guide to a rat-free home
Ever wonder how rats keep sneaking into homes, garages, and gardens? I’m Ricky the Rat — and I used to be one of the bad guys.
Now I’m here to show you how to catch, remove, and keep rats out for good using real methods that actually work.
Best Rat Traps That Actually Work
Not all traps are built the same. We’ve tested the most effective snap traps, electric traps, bait stations, and glue boards to help you stop rats fast. Whether they’re in your kitchen, garage, or chicken coop, these traps get results without the guesswork.
Learn How to Catch, Remove, and Prevent Rats
This website is your one-stop source for step-by-step guides on rat control.
You’ll learn how to get rid of a rat infestation, what to put in a rat trap, and the best ways to stop rats from coming back.
All methods are safe, simple, and tested by someone who knows all the tricks — me.
Popular How-To Guides
Here are a few of the most-read guides on the site:
How to Catch a Rat Indoors – The safest way to trap a single rat in your house.
How to Keep Rats Out of the Garden – Stop them before they destroy your plants.
How to Get Rid of Rats in the Walls – What to do when you hear scratching sounds at night.
How to Get Rid of a Rat Infestation – Step-by-step plan for heavy infestations.
Ricky’s Top Picks – Best Rat Control Products
I’ve tested dozens of traps, baits, and repellents so you don’t have to.
Here are the tools I actually recommend:
Tomcat Rat Snap Trap – Strong, reusable, easy to set.
Victor Electronic Rat Trap – Quick and mess-free.
Natural Peppermint Oil Spray – Keeps rats out without poison.
Rat Facts You Should Know
Knowing how rats think is the key to beating them.
Did you know rats can live almost a week without water, or that they can squeeze through a hole the size of a quarter?
Learn more in these short guides:
What Keeps Rats Away Naturally
How Long Can Rats Live Without Food and Water
What Diseases Do Rats Carry
Prevention Tips from Ricky
Keep rats from ever coming back:
Seal any gap bigger than a quarter-inch.
Store pet food and trash in sealed containers.
Trim plants away from walls and fences.
Use steel wool or caulk to block holes.
Clean up clutter where rats like to hide.
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Meet Ricky the Rat
I’m Ricky — once a pest, now the expert who helps people fight back.
After years of knowing every trick in the book, I’m sharing what really works so you can take your home back.
From the Blog
Check out the newest posts and product tests from the blog:
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